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Crane Hire - LDT Blade Removal

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Scotland
Direct award
25 May 2026 to 31 July 2026

Provision of crane hire services specifically for the removal of LDT (Large Diameter Turbine) blades. The scope involves the supply of heavy-lift equipment capable of handling complex blade removal operations, requiring precise technical coordination and adherence to safety standards for wind energy infrastructure maintenance.

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Awarded value: £309k; As published
Published: 15 May 2026
Awarded: 27 May 2026; D Hall Renewables Ltd
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 31 July 2026

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of heavy-lift crane hire services for the removal and handling of large-scale wind turbine blades during maintenance or decommissioning projects.

Isolate the LDT machine in line with the Wind Turbine Safety (WTSR) Rules
Provide technicians to remove the damaged blade in preparation for lifting
Lift the damaged blade to the ground
Provide technicians to reinstall the blade following repair
Remove isolations and hand back control of the machine in line with WSTR

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Direct award
Contract dates: 25 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 45510000

Services in this contract

Crane hire and contract liftingMain service£197k typicalCrane hire and lifting of a damaged wind turbine blade with technicians

Lifecycle

Published
15 May 2026
Contract awardedto D Hall Renewables Ltd
27 May 2026
Contract starts
25 May 2026
Contract ends
31 July 2026

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Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

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D Hall Renewables Ltd

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3595744/crane-hire-ldt-blade-removal
Buyer reference: ORE/26/027
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699d6
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Crane Hire - LDT Blade Removal. Contract award, 15 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3595744/crane-hire-ldt-blade-removal (accessed 5 November 2026).